Slog - Comments on Sex on the Beach http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach Meanwhile in the uncivilized world... A Dubai court sentenced two Britons to three months in prison on Thursday and ordered their subsequent deportation for having sex on a beach in the booming Muslim Gulf emirate. Michelle Palmer, 37, and Vince Acors, 34, were found guilty of having sex in a public place in the early hours of July 5 after drinking heavily. Both are still free on bail and were not in court to hear the verdict in the highly publicised case. The defence said it would appeal, although the relatively moderate ruling showed that they only committed an indecent... Copyright 2008 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:15:05 -0800 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:22:44 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Fnarf Yeah, Dubai's plan to be the world's next vacation paradise is going to fail because of bullshit like this. Now, THERE'S a property bubble I'd like to stay away from.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176360 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176360 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:40:15 -0800 Comment by Trevor Whereas we in the civilized world will put someone away for the rest of their lives for shoplifting, if it's their "third strike."

]]> Trevor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176373 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176373 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:46:10 -0800 Comment by max solomon hey, britons: greece does not give a fuck if you fuck on the beach. fuck dubai.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176377 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176377 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:46:58 -0800 Comment by Banna Is there an equivalent to a credit default swap for Dubai real estate?

]]> Banna http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176508 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176508 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:55:18 -0800 Comment by Greg This is one of many reasons why you couldn't pay me to go to Dubai.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176585 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176585 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:46:36 -0800 Comment by Dougsf God I hope they were there on business. "Vacationing" in Dubai is not for those of us that like to have fun.

]]> Dougsf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176712 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176712 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:03:26 -0800 Comment by Nodz Well, really, what kind of ignorant asshole do you have to be to go to a fundamental muslim country and have public sex? Morons.

]]> Nodz http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176794 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176794 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:49:20 -0800 Comment by Nodz What kind of arrogant asshole do you have to be to go to a middle eastern muslim country and have public sex? Morons.

]]> Nodz http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176800 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176800 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:51:16 -0800 Comment by EmmiG Civilization includes division of labor, social hierarchy, cities, organized government, and agriculture. It has fuck all to do with laws about sex or the fairness of laws, and if anything, civilized societies are more capable of injustice than hunter-gatherer societies, not less. You're just ignorant.

]]> EmmiG http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176808 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176808 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:57:23 -0800 Comment by julie russell @8-Exactly.

Even if you disagree with the norms and mores of a culture, you need to respect them if you visit a country where they exist....Or at least get a room if you plan to violate them.

]]> julie russell http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176938 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1176938 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:58:03 -0800 Comment by Nyima Wimberly This in illegal in the US too, Dan.

]]> Nyima Wimberly http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1177081 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1177081 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:40:20 -0800 Comment by ellarosa 11, yes, but it would only result in a fine, not aggressive prosecution and a 3 month sentence.

]]> ellarosa http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1177296 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1177296 Sex Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:59:25 -0800 Comment by Wurm Idiots got what they deserved, perhaps next time they wont support a sick and backwards nation like that with their vacation dollars.

Enjoy your time in "paradise" you fucking idiots

]]> Wurm http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1177367 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/sex_on_the_beach#c1177367 Sex Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:22:44 -0800